Palitana Vidhan Sabha Election Data
BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,56,898
- Sitting MLA:Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:55.51%
- 2022 Winning Margin:27,577 votes (16.5%)
Palitana is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat, with 2,56,898 registered voters. The current MLA is Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya of BJP, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 27,577 votes (16.5%). Voter turnout in the last election was 55.51%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Palitana.
Palitana Caste Data
Palitana Vidhan Sabha in BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat has approximately 2,56,898 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in Gujarat election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 41.2%, followed by GOHIL at 7.6%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 1,05,841 | 41.2% |
| GOHIL | 19,524 | 7.6% |
| MAKVANA | 16,184 | 6.3% |
| PARMAR | 15,156 | 5.9% |
| CHAUHAN | 13,101 | 5.1% |
| RATHOD | 10,532 | 4.1% |
- Rest41.2%1,05,841
- GOHIL7.6%19,524
- MAKVANA6.3%16,184
- PARMAR5.9%15,156
- CHAUHAN5.1%13,101
- RATHOD4.1%10,532
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Palitana Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Palitana.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya | BJP | 81,568 | 48.77% |
| Rathod Pravinbhai Jinabhai | INC | 53,991 | 32.29% |
| Kheni Jinabhai Parshottambhai (dr.z.p. Kheni) | AAP | 25,019 | 14.96% |
| Nota | NOTA | 1,930 | 1.16% |
- Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai BaraiyaBJP48.77%81,568
- Rathod Pravinbhai JinabhaiINC32.29%53,991
- Kheni Jinabhai Parshottambhai (dr.z.p. Kheni)AAP14.96%25,019
- NotaNOTA1.16%1,930
Palitana Booth-Level Data
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Palitana Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Palitana Vidhan Sabha in BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,56,898 registered voters. The current MLA is Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya (BJP), elected in 2022 by 27,577 votes (16.5%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 41.2% of the seat profile. For general elections, Palitana sits within the BHAVNAGAR Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 309 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Gujarat politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Palitana.
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